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The end of Dutch Liberalism? Export restrictions in the face of geopolitical threats.

Wiersema, Harm-Luit (2024) The end of Dutch Liberalism? Export restrictions in the face of geopolitical threats.

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Abstract:Last year the Dutch government introduced restrictions on the export of ASML9s advanced semiconductor equipment. These restrictions are part of a larger shift in the western world away from the free trade of strategically important products. This thesis aims to answer the question: "How has the Dutch government9s attitude towards the export of semiconductor equipment changed in response to security concerns and international pressure?". It does this with a case study that uses coding to conduct a content analysis of relevant literature. The case of export restrictions on advanced ASML semiconductor equipment offers a unique opportunity to observe the government9s priorities. The content analysis using coding allows for the thorough and systematic investigation of the actions and motivations of involved actors. The codes are deduced from key aspects of the theories of Waltian Realism and Neoliberalism. Analysis of various documents has revealed that the Dutch government has shifted into a realist attitude towards export of semiconductor equipment which prioritizes national security concerns over matters of economic efficiency. Trade, interdependence and business interests are acknowledged as important to wider Dutch interests, but in this case clearly of a lower priority than facing perceived threats stemming from the export of semiconductor equipment to China.
Item Type:Essay (Bachelor)
Faculty:BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences
Subject:89 political science
Programme:Management Society and Technology BSc (56654)
Link to this item:https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/101583
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